Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jen Tydlaska #40264 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Jen Tydlaska maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race, especially improving after tackling Hayes Hill. Starting with a 10:05 min/mile pace for the first mile, she demonstrated resilience by navigating Hayes Hill, adjusting to a 13:03 min/mile pace during mile three. This allowed her to regain momentum, ultimately achieving her fastest mile in the final stretch with a 10:18 min/mile pace. Overall, Jen completed the race in 1:22:28 at an average pace of 11:04 min/mile, placing 4297th out of 26,545 participants. Within her age division, F40-49, Jen was 244th, showing competitive strength. Strategically, a key area to focus on would be the transitions during challenging segments, as evidenced by the pace fluctuation around miles two and three. Despite this, her perseverance was evident as she improved her pace in the latter miles, particularly representing her team, "Dashing through the sn(oh!)w."